Connor Ingram, goaltender for the Utah Mammoth, is now eligible to resume his hockey career in advance of training camp.
This clearance for his NHL return was announced by the collaborative NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Ingram enrolled in the player assistance program in March, following the passing of his mother due to breast cancer the previous December.
On March 9, Ingram stated via social media, “I need to prioritize my health and take the necessary time off to ensure I return at full capacity.”
Prior to joining the program, the 28-year-old Canadian netminder was with the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL, initially thought to be for rehabilitation from an upper-body injury. However, upon his return to Utah, Ingram disclosed that his absence was related to his mother`s passing.
Ingram had previously participated in the league`s assistance program in 2021, while with the Nashville Predators. He has been candid about his struggle with undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder, which contributed to issues with alcohol.
Last season, Ingram`s performance included a 9-8-4 record, a 3.27 goals-against average, and an .882 save percentage.
